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Winter Storm Watch Set to Begin Jan. 31 in Berkeley County
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The Berkeley Observer
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and an Extreme Cold Watch for Berkeley County, both set to begin Saturday, Jan. 31, as forecasters continue to monitor the potential for snow and very cold temperatures this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. Sunday, with snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches possible across portions of Berkeley County, including Moncks Corner, Goose Creek and surrounding inland and tidal areas.
By Sunday, skies are expected to clear, with sunny conditions and a high near 35 degrees, though cold temperatures will persist.
In addition to the snow threat, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch from 7 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Sunday, warning that wind chill values could fall into the single digits across Berkeley County.
The Weather Service cautions against using grills or generators indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.